HC Deb 27 February 1995 vol 255 cc449-50W
Mr. Faber

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made by the Irish sea science co-ordinator in reviewing Irish sea science since his appointment was announced on 11 March 1992.

Mr. Atkins

The co-ordinator has prepared "A Review of Current Activities and Future Needs" with the assistance of organisations on both sides of the Irish sea. The review which has been submitted to the UK and Irish Governments as the "Second Report of the Irish Sea Science Co-ordinator", concludes that the Irish sea is already receiving much scientific attention. The review assesses the contribution of current scientific work to understanding environmental change and human impact in the Irish sea and identifies broad priorities for further work. I am placing copies in the Library of the House today.